Colorado
StatePopulation: 5,877,610 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Colorado from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Colorado
- What is the median household income in Colorado?
- The median household income in Colorado is $92,470 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Colorado?
- The poverty rate in Colorado is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Colorado?
- $502,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Colorado?
- The median gross rent in Colorado is $1,693 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Colorado residents have a college degree?
- 44.7% of adults in Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,810,774
Median Income
$92,470
Median Home Value
$502,200
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.8%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$20,139 (+27.8%)
Home Value:
+$158,900 (+46.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.7 pp (-10.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.8 pp (+9.3%)
Unemployment:
+0.2 pp (+4.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,810,774
Median Age
37.0
Female
49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 65.7%
Black 4.0%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 12.7%
Other 5.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.6%
Chinese
0.6%
Korean
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
15.8%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$92,470
±$483
Per Capita Income
$122,897
Median Family Income
$114,822
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Child Poverty Rate
9.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
5.0%
$25–35k
5.3%
$35–50k
8.9%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
13.0%
$100–150k
19.3%
$150–200k
11.3%
$200k+
15.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,545,124
Owner-Occupied
66.3%
Renter-Occupied
33.7%
Vacancy Rate
8.6%
Median Home Value
$502,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,693
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
42.3%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+1.3%
5-Year
+38.6%
HPI (2025 Q4)
859.3
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
1.9%
$200–300k
8.9%
$300–500k
31.6%
$500k–$1M
40.7%
$1M+
9.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.4%
$500–1k
10.1%
$1–1.5k
24.0%
$1.5–2k
29.7%
$2–2.5k
18.3%
$2.5–3.5k
7.6%
$3.5k+
5.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
30.2%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3+
25.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.8%
Single-fam. att.
7.6%
2–4 units
1.5%
5–19 units
4.4%
20+ units
12.2%
Mobile home
3.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.1%
1940–1969
2.3%
1970–1999
16.5%
2000–2009
16.7%
2010+
12.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
44.7%
Graduate Degree
17.1%
Some College / Associate
19.6%
Less Than High School
3.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Work from Home
18.8%
Self-Employed
6.2%
Government Workers
14.2%
Private For-Profit
79.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.7%
Prof. Services
15.3%
Retail
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
9.2%
Construction
8.0%
Finance
7.2%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Transportation
5.1%
Public Admin
4.5%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale
2.1%
Agriculture
1.9%
Occupation
Management
47.3%
Sales
19.3%
Food Prep
15.2%
Production
9.7%
Construction
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.5 min
Drove Alone
66.8%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
1.9%
Work from Home
18.8%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,325,576
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.4%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
14.4%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
9.5%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 21.4%
Working age (18–64): 78.6%
65 and over: 15.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.6%
Naturalized Citizen
47.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
51.0%
Asia
24.1%
Europe
13.4%
Africa
7.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.7%
With a Disability
11.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.8%
Has a Computer
96.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023